Category: Spiritual growth
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God’s Masterpiece: Designed for a Purpose
Memory Verse of the Week “For we are God’s masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” — Ephesians 2:10 The Lesson Summary: The Artist and the Function This week, we kicked off the Academy by looking at ourselves through the eyes of the Great…
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The Excellent Spirit: The Character That Attracts Godly Promotion
The Excellent Spirit: The Character That Attracts Godly Promotion Scripture Focus “Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king gave thought to setting him over the whole realm.” — Daniel 6:3 Introduction: What Truly Brings Promotion? Many people desire advancement, recognition, and influence.…
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Planted by the Rivers of Water: Biblical Keys to a Fruitful Christian Life
Bible Reading: Psalm 1:1–3 Psalm 1 introduces us to God’s vision for the life of the righteous. The believer is not described as struggling endlessly or merely surviving. Instead, Scripture presents a picture of stability, nourishment, and fruitfulness. What it Means to be Spiritually Planted The righteous person is described as a tree planted by…
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The Power of the Right Response: Lessons from Jesus on the Cross and Erika Kirk’s Forgiveness
“The power of the right response is something all believers must pray for. It is the height of true Christian living.” Dunmininu Makoyawo How do you respond when life hits you hard—when someone offends you, betrays you, or wounds you deeply? As Christians, our response is not just a reflection of our emotions, but a…
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What Can a Christian Do When they Feel Anxious About a Decision
Every Christian, at some point, has faced anxiety about decision making – whether it’s about career, marriage, ministry or finances. Feeling anxious does not mean you lack faith; it simply means you are human and need to bring that fear under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The real question is: how should a Christian…
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Trusting God beyond the senses
With heads full of God’s promises, most times, it is still difficult to trust God. Questions like – “I know He can, but why is he not doing it now?” makes us wonder if God has chosen to withhold what we desire for no just reason. Believe me, I know that feeling of being in…
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Don’t be hopeless
The rising spate of unpleasant happenings around the world is forcing many people into hopelessness; the times have become so hard that many, including Christians, have no hope for the present or the future. If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel,which ye…
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God’s good thoughts shall become my reality
Command your week – God’s good thoughts shall become my reality . Command your week is a weekly faith declaration programme to hand the steering wheel of our lives to life’s only certified driver – Jesus Christ
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God shall rejoice over me
This week I declare I declare that all that the Lord has called mine will not remain in the custody of the devil because of fear of what the enemy might do. I arise with boldness in the strength of the Lord to pursue, overtake and recover all. God shall rejoice over me. Command Your…
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Workers of Worth: What Every Christian Should Know About Work and Workers
Happy Workers’ Day to you, dear Deliberate Christian! Today, as the world celebrates the contribution of workers globally, it’s a good time to pause and reflect: What does God think about work? What kind of worker are you — not just in your office, but in your home, ministry, and even the secret places of…
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7 Powerful Reasons Christians Must Pray Against The Hijack of Their Good Intentions For Evil
Have you ever tried to help someone, only to have your kindness twisted into something negative? Have you ever made a decision with good intentions, but it backfired in ways you never expected? You’re not alone. The Bible is filled with stories of people whose good intentions were hijacked for evil. This is why Christians…
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How to Attain Good Success: A Christian Guide to Aligning with God’s Plan
How to Attain Good Success: Aligning Your Plans with God’s Purpose Have you ever wondered why some successes feel empty, while others bring peace, even if they seem small? That’s because good success isn’t just about results—it’s about alignment with God. Let’s unpack how to experience this divine kind of success, using simple biblical truths…